Surgical quality improvement initiative reduces postoperative pulmonary complications over decade
April 30, 2020 13:12 ET
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The Joint Commission
Study in May 2020 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study in the May issue of The Joint...
The Joint Commission issues statement supporting use of personal face masks provided from home amid COVID-19 pandemic
March 31, 2020 14:05 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., March 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Commission today issued a statement supporting the use of standard face masks and/or respirators provided from home when health...
Anticoagulation protocol reduces venous thromboembolisms in patients with traumatic brain injury
March 26, 2020 12:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
Study in April 2020 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading...
Three-step program increases patient activation and engagement in hospital fall prevention efforts
February 25, 2020 12:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
Study in March 2020 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Feb. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of thousands of patients fall each year,...
Professional development course improves unprofessional physician behaviors, according to new journal study
January 24, 2020 12:19 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unprofessional physician behaviors can result in serious consequences including decreased physician and staff productivity, increased staff...
Panel identifies interventions and preferred measures to advance antimicrobial stewardship
May 21, 2019 13:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., May 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An estimated 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics each year in the United States. The concept of...
Huddle handoff communication tool improves process of addressing workplace violence in health care
March 04, 2019 14:26 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health care workplace violence is increasing in the United States, warranting more attention to processes that support safety for health...
Quality improvement interventions improve efficacy of depression screening and follow-up
January 03, 2019 13:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Jan. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Depression is the leading cause of disability and often goes unaddressed, particularly for minorities, immigrants and refugees.1–[2] While...
Expert coalition provides recommendations to reduce adverse drug events from anticoagulants during care transitions
October 23, 2018 13:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
Article appears in November 2018 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. , Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anticoagulants, medications that...
Study finds learning communities across country support adoption of health care innovations
September 20, 2018 13:00 ET
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The Joint Commission
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning communities can provide a rich, collaborative environment that supports the adoption of health care innovations and motivates...